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🍎 Food DE May 25, 2023

Unauthorised colours Sudan III and Sudan IV in paprika seasoning preparation from Turkey

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Potential risk
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
Sudan 3 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition}
Origin
Türkiye
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some paprika seasoning from Turkey has extra colours called Sudan III and Sudan IV. These colours are not allowed in food.

What's happening? Germany found these colours in the seasoning. They are not safe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you have this paprika seasoning, it could be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Sudan 3 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany

First published
May 25, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.3506

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorised colours Sudan III and Sudan IV in paprika seasoning preparation from Turkey. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Sudan 3 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 25, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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